JEFFERSON CITY – Last month, the governor called the Legislature back to Jefferson City for an extraordinary session to approve emergency funding for communities devastated by severe storms and entice the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to remain in Missouri. Lawmakers convened from June 2 – June 11, sending three proposals to the governor for […]
SPRINGFIELD – Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg’s rookie baseball card, “Star Wars” comic books, a Yoda Pez dispenser, Elvis Presley coins, a 1995W $50 Gold Eagle coin, and stamp collections are among the unclaimed property items the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is auctioning online from June 13 through June 22. The online auction includes
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – As summer brings more visitors to Missouri’s conservation areas, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hikers to prioritize safety, respect nature, and follow trail etiquette while exploring the scenic trails throughout southeast Missouri. Whether you’re visiting Buford Mountain, Castor River Conservation Area, or General Watkins, it’s important to follow a few
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Get outside and discover nature this summer during frogging season! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds the public that frogging season begins June 30 at sunset and runs through Oct. 31. Anyone with a fishing permit or small game hunting permit may go frogging for bullfrogs and green frogs. The daily
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has awarded a grant to the Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) to develop a multi-year campaign supporting and promoting the work of community health workers (CHWs). Community health workers are trusted members of their communities, who serve as a bridge between health care and social services
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PERRYVILLE – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open today, Wednesday, June 18 in Perry County to assist Missourians who sustained damage to their primary residence, personal property, or have emergency needs due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes on March 14-15, 2025. Those with disaster-related damage in Perry, Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter,
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By Emily LeRoy, senior policy advisor at Missouri Farm Bureau. JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Constitution declares that knowledge and intelligence are essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of people, and to that end, guarantees access to free public schools for all people under the age of 21 in our state.
EVANSVILLE, Ill. – Members of the Christ Our Savior FFA spent three days in Springfield, Ill. recently for the State FFA Convention. It was a great convention for the members, but a sad convention as well. The students had the opportunity to listen to the retiring addresses from the major state officers, meet new friends,
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests: Arrested were: Joseph E. Johnson 40, Chester, June 9, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for aggravated battery. Pretrial Release. Gary M. Puckett 56, Tilden, June 9, 2025 by Sparta Police for driving while license revoked, operating
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. – Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) is proud to announce the upcoming dedication of the Veterans Standing Together Across America (VSTAA) Flag, an extraordinary art piece and suicide prevention symbol, created by retired U.S. Navy Chief and nationally acclaimed artist Joe Pisano of Pisano Artistry. The Missouri VSTAA Flag, crafted entirely from drywall
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